Deborra-Lee Furness makes statement about 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce
Hugh Jackman's estranged ex Deborra-Lee Furness has released a statement that hints at adultery as she and the Wolverine actor divorce after two years of separation.
'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' Deborra-Lee began her statement just days after she officially filed for divorce from Hugh in New York, two years after they announced their separation.
'It's a profound wound that cuts deep, however, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.'
She then specifically spoke about her 27-year marriage to Hugh, saying: 'This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage.
'I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose.
'It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom.
She then added 'that none of this is personal,' and said: 'We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random.
'We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognise and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful,' she concluded her statement to DailyMail.com.
The mentions of 'betrayal' seemed to hint at adultery within the relationship, something that the couple had not spoken about before, despite various rumours that Hugh had cheated with his new partner.
Hugh and his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee, announced their separation in September 2023.
Just 16 months later, Hugh seemed to confirm his romance with Broadway actress Sutton Foster.
Hugh was seen watching Sutton on stage in Once Upon a Mattress in Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre in January 2025, and the pair were snapped later holding hands and having what appeared to be a dinner date.
This also came just months after Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Screenwriter Ted Griffin, in October 2024.
It is thought that Hugh and Sutton first met after starring in the Broadway show The Music Man together in 2022.
Hugh and Deborra-lee married in 1996 after meeting on the set of an Australian TV show, Correlli. The couple shares two adopted children named Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19.
Announcing their separation in September 2023, the couple was amicable.
'We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,' their joint statement to People at the time read. More Trending
'Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.'
'Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.
'We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.'
Metro has reached out to Hugh Jackman's representatives for comment.
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